A retrospective study of factors associated with persistent delirium

Background It has been reported that delirium causes various problems. Many researchers have the risk factors associated with onset of delirium; however, there are few reports focused on persistent delirium. This study aimed to identify Methods A total 573 patients hospitalised in Nara Prefecture General Medical Centre from October 2014 through September 2017 who were referred psychiatry consultation service included this study. Persistent was defined as lasting for 14 days or more. retrospective carried out based patients' records. The relationship between background and statistically analysed. Results Of patients, 295 diagnosed having Forty-six 181 nonpersistent Multivariable logistic regression analyses revealed male gender, opioid analgesics use, non-opioid low serum sodium significantly independently Ramelteon trazodone used more delirium, although each use not significant. Conclusion is first reveal gender general hospital. However, a case–control may contain bias, future cohort studies intervention needed. also necessary investigate relevance ‘degree pain’ behind analgesics.